Critical Reasoning

Statements & Assumptions

Easy

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: 'In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees.' - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.

Assumptions:

I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.

II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.

Only assumption I is implicit

Only assumption II is implicit

Either I or II is implicit

Neither I nor II is implicit

✅ Correct Option: 2

Assumption I isn't true, as conveyance allowance might just encourage employees to be more punctual.

Assumption II is impicit, an employee should be rewarded for good work ethic and discipline.

Question 16

Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.

Assumptions:

I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.

II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.

Statement: 'In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees.' - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager. Assumptions: I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality. II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.

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IPMAT Rohtak Past Year Questions (Topic-Wise)

Statement: 'In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees.' - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.

Assumptions:

I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.

II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.